Today was no exception - except that Loren was very disappointed that the street food carts weren't out when we got there. After an hour or so, the carts started arriving in a long procession. Loren was drooling just watching them go by! We opted for some cultural activities and went to the Jogyesa Temple. Watched part of a Buddist ceremony, but out of respect, no pictures of inside of temple (link has an image).
Lotus flowers - Dad, remember Lotusland?
Hanging notes are prayers |
Funny side note - there was a little stall on the temple grounds selling clothing. I saw a beautiful silk scarf that Isabel kindly bought for me - and both of us felt it would be wrong to bargain in the shadow of the temple.
wearing my new scarf - thanks Isabel |
Then wandered through the temple neighborhood- very interesting to see all the ceremonial clothing and tea sets. If anyone reading this blog thinks that shopping is shallow, well it can be. I prefer to think of it as seeing the economic side of current culture- shopping as a window to how people live, and what is important to them. Also, having a few souvenirs keeps the trip alive when I'm home. I remember the people that sold to me - the stores - even the weather.
It's Foundation Day today, and we ran into a band in costume. Interesting to me that it's not more of a big deal, or at least we couldn't tell that it was - other than the band.
We went to a "mall" that was organized like the Guggenheim Museum, with spiraling levels of shops/restaurants.
Found lots of traditional and modern arts and crafts. Very beautiful things, and interesting too. For example, an iPhone pebble - it sticks to the back of your phone, and props it up. Then there were stores selling sleeping pillows. I had a case of Visa fever, but managed to restrain myself until we were back on the street. Then I found the scarf shop - 5 scarves for $30 - so excited! Loren found the new French fry technique - potato on a stick.
Long day of shopping, eating and wandering - I do NOT want to go home, but we are checked in for tomorrow's flight.
Loren and Isabel out for street food - like father, like daughter!
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